When it comes to interior design my philosophy is "fast and cheap" with one exception: artwork! Take some of the money you've saved on furniture and spend it on something you'll love for the rest of your life. Director's Gallery on Bainbridge Island is my new favorite resource for beautiful, evocative, original paintings. Jack McLaughlin, the owner and director, not only has an incredible eye (there was not one thing in the place I didn't like), but he is so knowledgeable and so not pushy! I think his prices are very reasonable. When you buy artwork, but something you absolutely love.

Director's Gallery
126 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.6000
www.TheDirectorsGallery.com

Take a look! www.cafenola.com 101 Winslow Way E Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110 (206) 842-3822

Kerala Ayurveda Academy & Clinic
4210 Stone Way N  Seattle, WA  98103
206.729.9999
www.ayurvedaonline.com
www.ayurvedaacademy.com

Phase 3 in Belltown is the advanced training center for the Gary Manuel Salon. All of the stylists have competed for their coveted position and they are the cream of the crop! This salon uses Aveda products and their prices are on average half of what you pay for the same service in a comparable salon anywhere in Seattle. Dawn gave me one of the best haircuts I have ever had! They consistently get rave reviews and I can see why.

2127 First Avenue  ///  Seattle, WA    ///  98121
phone:  206-728-1234  ///  fax:  206-728-0161
email:  salon@garymanuel.com

When President Obama was telling us to wash our hands the other night he should have taken it just one step further. He should have told us how to wash the inside of our nose! I know this sounds a little gross but the practices of cleansing sinus passages with a netty pot has been around for centuries. I can personally vouch for this! Whenever I feel a cold coming on I use a netty pot for a day or two and it  knocks it right out. Even those horrid colds you catch while flying.

Although I have been exposed to tons of stuff I haven’t had the flu or a real cold in three years. My acupuncturist gave me a tip: in addition to filling the pot with salt water, add a tiny bit of organic tumeric to the solution. Tumeric is an incredible anti-microbial! So if you think you’ve been exposed to anybody who has anything play it safe and use the netty pot. This great demo will walk you through the entire process.

Dibspace is a virtual currency for independent businesses. It works like a barter credit system but it's a couple of billion times better than anything you've ever seen.  For a business with some open space in their schedule, this is an easy and free way to fill up your time and earn credits to spend on other fantastic services. 

AND even if you don't have a business, there are ways for you to earn credits, so everybody can join.

When you sign up your business you'll automatically get 100 Dibits (that's the currency of the site).   And there are incentives to earn more Dibits by doing things like inviting friends and posting offers, so you can get Dibit-rich pretty easily.

Check it out at: dibspace.com

They serve a classic Italian menu crafted with a light but incredibly flavorful touch. Everything from pizza to pasta to salmon!

The fare is not only delicous, but the setting is delightful. They are open 7 days a week, and are located slightly off the beaten track in a neighborhood setting, where you don't have to hunt or pay for parking!

Try it today, you will not be disappointed!

In addition to fostering kittens, Crown Hill Pet Supply is the place to shop for natural, healthy pet products. Contact  Crown Hill Pet Supply in Ballard: 9053 Holman Road NW, Seattle, WA (206) 783-9570. www.crownhillpet.com

Isn't this better than boring old roses for Valentine's Day?

This is a lovely little present from Google - just program 1-800-GOOG-411 into your phone and dial! Instant, free, and hands-free information on the go! Check it out. (1-800-466-4411) I want to thank Lise Van Duesen for sending this to my attention.

Google's new 411 service is free, fast and easy to use. Give it a try now and see how simple it is to find and connect with local businesses for free. Read more here: www.google.com/goog411

 www.briaseattle.com

www.katewells.net

(206) 779-5655

2nd Layer: Lay a set of tiny white lights over the boughs;

3rd Layer: Place a variety of trees and any little figurines you can find (angels, reindeer, snowmen, etc);

4th Layer: Use fiber-fill to create a snow effect and cover and unsightly wires.

5th Layer: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! Sprinkle fake snow over the entire thing and you're done!

Elegant Gift Wrapping travels to you, will bring all necessary supplies and charge per package. The pricing is as follows:

$4.00 for a small package (smaller than a shoe box)
$6.00 for a medium sized package (most clothing boxes, etc.)
$8.00 for large packages

Minimum order of $25. Gift certificates available for busy people in your life!

Photos are examples of wrapping styles available; inventory is constantly changing so actual finished product may vary from images shown.

To schedule a wrapping session with Lauren email:
lauren.elegantwrapping@gmail.com

There's a wonderful green alternative to this chemical. Dry Cleaning Station, owned and operated by Andrea Wallace in Greenlake, is one of the few environmentally safe Dry Cleaners in the greater Seattle area. They do not use perchloroethylene in their cleaning process. Their cleaning solution is odorless, non-toxic and non-allergenic. Their service is exceptional and their prices are generally a bit less than other cleaners. And depending on your location they deliver! www.dcswa.com 7404 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 - (206) 524-6171